Core Laboratory Technician (Petroleum Geosciences)

One of the leading oil & gas research institutes of Abu Dhabi is actively seeking to fill a position of Laboratory Technician, where the successful candidate will work in the Petroleum Geosciences Department’s laboratories within the institute's research centre.

Remuneration:
An attractive remuneration on EXPAT terms will be negotiated with the successful candidates and will be in line with the very best the industry has to offer to attract the best talent.

Key Responsibilities:

Responsible for coordinating and undertaking all activities pertaining to geological core and rock sample handling, preparation and lay out.
Participates in the operation and general maintenance of relevant core store and laboratory equipment and management of the core store inventory.
Understands and keeps current with all aspects of laboratory health, safety and sample preparation techniques.
Qualification Required:

B.Sc. degree in Geosciences or related discipline is required.
Candidates with a proven educational background in the Earth Sciences will be given preference.
Experience Required:

Candidates must be able to demonstrate experience in working in an active geological core store environment.
Experience of core curation would be advantageous.
Experience in the operation of conventional core preparation and analysis equipment is preferable.